The slave ship Tartar began acquiring enslaved Africans for transportation to Jamaica.

Vessel: Tartar; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 453.1. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Thoburn, William; Captain: Cowley, Stretch; Investor: Gowland, Thomas; Captain: Cowley, Richard. The voyage began at London on 12 December 1769. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Bonny (Bight of Biafra and Gulf of Guinea islands). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Jamaica, place unspecified. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 50.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.